The award was presented from 1941 until 2001, when the Hollywood Women's Press Club became inactive. The awards ceremony included Golden Apples to recognize actors for being easy to work with, as well as the
Sour Apple Award (not presented in some years) chastising actors for being rude or difficult. Winners of the former include
Bob Hope (1941),
Mae West (1969) and
Billy Crystal (1989) and winners of the latter include
Frank Sinatra (1946, 1951, and 1974),
Elvis Presley (1966)
Joan Rivers (1983), and
Dale Robertson (3 times). From 1941 to 1966, the Golden Apple winners were specifically called "The Most Cooperative Actor/Actress", while the Sour Apple winners were specifically called "The Least Cooperative Actor/Actress". Starting in 1967, the Golden Apple winners were specifically called "The Male/Female Star of the Year", while the Sour Apple winner was called, simply, "The Sour Apple Winner". From 1974 onwards, there were additional—though sporadic—presentations of Golden Apples for "New Star", "New Discovery", "Daytime Star" and "Hollywood Legend".
Louella Parsons Award The Louella Parsons Award was introduced in 1970. This "Lifetime Achievement" award was named for columnist
Louella Parsons, founder of the Hollywood Women's Press Club. Recipients include
Danny Thomas (1970),
Bob Hope (1975),
Henry Winkler (1982),
George Sidney (1995),
Kirk Douglas (1999),
Aaron Spelling (1998), and
Liz Smith (2000). == References ==